By: Tom Dienhart (Rivals.com) — Four words set off a firestorm of controversy from Ann Arbor to Columbus:

“Family values have eroded.”

That is what offensive lineman Justin Boren alleged about Michigan in the spring of 2008 after announcing he was transferring from Michigan to Ohio State. A rivalry already double-dipped in hatred was spiced up with the unthinkable: a player transferring from one school to the other – and spouting off about it.

What would Woody and Bo think?

“I believe Justin can be a good player,” said Ohio State coach Jim Tressel, who is 7-1 vs. Michigan. “I think he has worked solid and looks good. We are counting on Justin.”

Boren is the projected starting left guard for Ohio State after sitting out last season under NCAA transfer rules. He’s one of many key players who will be eligible this fall after sitting out last season following a transfer from a four-year school.

Many can’t wait for Boren’s return trip to Ann Arbor on Nov. 21. How will fans react? But Boren – 0-2 against the Buckeyes while in Ann Arbor – isn’t worried about it. It’s all about staying in the moment and getting ready for his junior season.

“I love the players and the coaches,” said Boren, a native of Pickerington, Ohio, about the Buckeyes. “It’s a very close-knit group. There are no cliques. It is a real close team atmosphere.

Four words set off a firestorm of controversy from Ann Arbor to Columbus:

“It took my dad about a month to get rid of this Michigan stuff and get Ohio State stuff, so he is fully converted.”

Because of his father, Mike, Boren always wanted to be a Wolverine. Mike was raised in Columbus, Ohio, but played for Bo Schembechler at Michigan (1980-83) after he was jilted by Ohio State…….

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